Giovanni Palumbo

New YorkUS-NY

Summary

As an editorial and new media/public relations intern, I have honed excellent verbal and written communication skills. Currently, I am eagerly pursuing a career in public relations as a PR assistant or assistant account executive with your organization.

Work experience

Work experience

Apr 2010 - Present

New Media / Public Relations Intern

International Institute of New Jersey

Mar 2010 - Present

Editorial Intern

Show Business Weekly

. Writing headlines and brief news stories on current events in the entertainment industry
. Theater reviews and synopses of current shows based on press releases
. Fact checking and copy editing using AP Style
. Updating theater and independent film listings
. Formatting classified ads for Quark
. Making calls to update monthly Show Business Directory

Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

ESL Teacher

Americorps, International Institute of NJ

* Developing original curricula for 30+ one-on-one tutoring sessions
and classes 3 times a week
* Maintaining attendance records and quarterly reports on students'
progress and enrollment
* Coordinating schedules and calling to make appointments in
English and Spanish
*Attended NJ statewide ESL conference on and teaching and technology Oct. 2009
* Participated in cultural competency training to better serve diverse clientele